Lily Dolin (Agent)
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Lily joined Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. in 2025, after five years in the publishing department at United Talent Agency. She represents authors in both fiction and nonfiction, including YA, with books ranging from commercial to literary and everything in between. She is actively looking for novels with strong hooks, propulsive plots, dark and offbeat humor, and nuanced female perspectives. High concept thrillers are always welcome. She especially loves speculative fiction, atmospheric settings, strange and unusual women in strange and unusual circumstances, and books that aren't afraid to challenge readers. She loves anything that would fit comfortably on the shelves of McNally Jackson!
Lily Dolin's Availability During Manuscript Mart Week:
Zoom Meetings with Lily will be scheduled within these time periods (all EDT), but are subject to change. If Lily must make a change to this schedule, we will arrange a mutually agreeable Zoom time outside of Manuscript Mart Week.
- Tuesday, May 12: 1:00–4:00 EDT
- Wednesday, May 13: 10:00–7:00 EDT
- Thursday, May 14: 10:00–4:00 EDT
- Friday, May 15: 10:00–4:00 EDT
- Saturday, May 16: 10:00–1:00 EDT
Please register with Lily Dolin ONLY if you can be available within the time windows above.
What I'm Looking For
I’m most drawn to literary and upmarket fiction with dark and offbeat humor, gripping narratives, strong commercial hooks, family dynamics, mother-daughter stories, and nuanced female perspectives. I especially love sweeping family dramas, strange and unusual women in strange and unusual circumstances, and books with strong voices. I’m also looking for upmarket thrillers with unique twists (I love a good surprise!), and select rom-coms with distinctive set-ups. I grew up near Salem, MA and have a soft spot for elevated narratives with speculative elements. Stories that aren’t afraid to challenge readers, that highlight characters with messy backstories and hidden depths are always welcome. My taste could also be described as books that would live comfortably on the shelves at McNally Jackson. I'd love the next MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES, THE WEDDING PEOPLE, or THE GOD OF THE WOODS.
Sample Titles or Authors
CREEP by Emma van Straaten
PASSION PROJECT by London Sperry
THE LAST BOOKSTORE ON EARTH by Lily Braun-Arnold
Specializes In / Will Consider
Specializes In:
FICTION: Commercial Fiction, LGBTQIA+, Horror, Literary Fiction, Romance, Thrillers/Suspense, Young Adult
Will Consider:
FICTION: Family Saga